The bankroll ladder is a simple, repeatable plan that tells you what stake to use, when to switch volatility, and exactly when to stop. It doesn’t change the odds—it structures your time. With a steady base game, short spiky windows, and pre-set session caps, you can turn 12–18 minutes into a controlled sprint instead of a blur. 18+ only; play responsibly.

What is the bankroll ladder?

• Rungs: fixed stake tiers tied to your session bankroll (e.g., 0.5%, 1%, 1.5%).
• Caps: per-rung loss cap (−1R) and win band (+1.5R to +2R) that end the session automatically.
• Volatility swap: low-var titles for progress; short bursts on higher-vol slots/features for upside.
• Clock: a 15-minute hard timer; if it dings, you exit—even if you’re “almost there”.

Setup in 60 seconds

• Pick 3 rungs: R1 = 0.5% stake, R2 = 1%, R3 = 1.5% of session bankroll.
• Assign exits: Stop-loss at −1R, stop-win between +1.5R and +2R (take profit).
• Pair games: one steady (low var) + one spiky (medium/high var or feature-heavy).
• Timer: 15 minutes; no exceptions.

Why it works (when it works)

You avoid stake drift, you prevent “one more” rebuys, and you capture good runs without giving them back. The ladder is about decision fatigue: choices are made before you spin.

15-minute playbook (R1 → R2 micro-sprint)

• 00–03’ — Anchor: set stake at R1 (0.5%). Log cost per ~100 spins or per shoe/round in live games.
• 04–09’ — Steady pass: play low volatility; bank small hits. If −1R reached, stop. New session later.
• 09–13’ — Swap window: step to R2 (1%) for a short high-volatility attempt. If +1.5R win band is hit, exit.
• 13–15’ — Lock & leave: no escalations to R3 today. Note result, close app, and walk away.

Choosing titles: steady vs spiky

• Steady picks: frequent small pays, simple features, consistent hit rate to grind toward the win band.
• Spiky picks: multipliers, bonus buys/features, or mechanics with burst potential—used only in the swap window.
• Compatibility check: both titles should be available in the same lobby/device to save time.

Risk controls that actually get used

• Session cap ≠ daily cap: multiple sessions create spread-out decision points. Respect both.
• Two re-entries max: if you end early (timer or cap), allow at most 2 more sessions that day.
• Win quarantine: if you hit +2R, transfer 50–100% to a “do-not-touch” wallet for 24h.

Common mistakes (and the fix)

• Stake creep: jumping to R3 without hitting +1.5R first. Fix: R3 is a new day privilege.
• Endowment bias: refusing to leave after a big hit. Fix: enforce the win band and timer.
• Mode mismatch: grinding spiky titles for too long. Fix: limit high-vol to the swap window.

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